Electric shock, Fire

Electrical supply cord

Makel
Electrical supply cord
Case number
1080/10
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Type / Model
300/500V
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇷🇴 Romania
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2010-07-16

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire because:- the size of the cross section of each conductor is only 0.071 mm² (must be at least 0.75 mm²);- the electrical resistance is different from what is required in the standard;- the diameter of the plug terminals is 3.92 mm (minimum size of 4.74 mm).The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

White plastic body with three sockets for plugs. The product is packaged in a transparent polyethylene film. On the electrical extension cord there is the inscription "PVC Insulated Electric Wire". Used for 300/500V.